T. Graham Brown’s monthly SiriusXM show has built a reputation for bringing country music’s real voices together, and this episode delivers. The GRAMMY-nominated, Grand Ole Opry member welcomes Richie McDonald of The Frontmen to LIVE WIRE on Prime Country Channel 58, airing April 1 at 10 p.m. ET with multiple replays throughout the month. McDonald, best known as the lead voice behind Lonestar’s run of number-one hits including “Amazed,” “No News,” and “I’m Already There,” now performs alongside Tim Rushlow of Little Texas and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart in The Frontmen.
The episode is built around a full sit-down interview with McDonald, but the music runs deep throughout. Live performances from Asleep At The Wheel, Martina McBride, Alabama, The Frontmen, Waylon Jennings, and Ringo Starr fill out the broadcast, making this one of the stronger lineups LIVE WIRE has assembled. Brown has a gift for choosing recordings that remind listeners exactly why live country music hits differently, and this episode is no exception.
The episode lands during a busy stretch for Brown personally. He is marking the 40th anniversary of “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again,” the second single from his debut album ‘I Tell It Like It Used To Be’ on Capitol Records, written by Curly Putman, Rafe Van Hoy, and Don Cook. He also recently appeared at The Gatlin Brothers’ 70th anniversary celebration at the Ryman Auditorium and Ronnie Milsap’s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, two milestone events Brown clearly took to heart. “Ronnie is my hero,” Brown said, “and he’s been a huge influence on what I do.”
LIVE WIRE is available on demand through the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW for standard subscribers. With 15 studio albums, more than 20 Billboard charted singles, and a touring schedule that shows no signs of slowing, Brown remains one of country music’s most committed lifers.
T. Graham Brown Upcoming Tour Dates:
Apr 3: Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
Apr 17: The Sewanee Inn, Sewanee, TN
Apr 30: Little Roy and Lizzy Music Fest, Lincolnton, GA
May 9: The Amish Country Theater, Berlin, OH
May 16: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, Riverside, IA (with Lorrie Morgan)
Oct 9: Clay Cooper Theatre, Branson, MO (with The Malpass Brothers)
Oct 17: Auburn VS Georgia Party, Dadeville, AL